Self Inspection
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
01.01	Have Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manuals covering each growing area within the scope of this audit (e.g., growing operation, orchard, vineyard) been developed and are they available for review?	Yes	5	5		Yes. A personalized GAP manual covering each growing area within the scope of this audit was available for review.
01.02	Have documented Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)self-audits been completed for each growing area that is within the scope of this audit (e.g. growing operation, orchard, vineyard)?	Yes	7	7		Yes. A self audit was performed for each growing area within the scope of this audit by Peter Cling.

Traceability
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
02.01	Is the growing area(s) adequately identified or coded to enable trace back and trace forward in the event of a recall?	Yes	15	15		Yes. A detailed map with lot numbers assigned to enable trace back and trace forward was developed in the event of a recall.

Ground History
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
03.01	Were farming area(s) used for growing food crops for human consumption last season?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Crops for human consumption have been grown successfully for ten years. Verbal confirmation from Grower, Peter Cling.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No. The growing area has not been used for non-agricultural functions.
03.02a	If the land had been used previously for non-agricultural functions have soil tests been conducted showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 03.02
03.03	Has the growing area(s) been used for animal husbandry or grazing land for animals? If No, go to 3.04	No	7	7		No. The growing area has not been used for animal husbandry or grazing land.
03.03a	If the land was used previously for animal husbandry or grazing land for livestock, has a risk evaluation been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 03.03
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. There was no evidence of animal activity in the crop.
03.05	Has flooding from uncontrolled causes occurred on the growing area(s) since the previous growing season? If No, go to 3.06	No	0	0		No. Flooding from uncontrolled causes has not occurred on the growing area.
03.05a	If the growing area(s) and product was affected from the flood waters, is there documented evidence that corrective measures were taken to affected land and product?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 03.05
03.05b	Have soil tests been conducted on the flooded area(s) showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 03.05
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	Yes	0	0		Yes.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Current certification is through Qualified Assurance International. Certificate # C0030589-NOPCPR-2.
03.07	If the growing area(s) is a new purchase or lease, has a documented risk assessment been undertaken?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 03.01

Adjacent Land Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
04.01	Is the adjacent land to the growing area a possible source of contamination from intensive livestock production (e.g. feed lots, dairy operations, poultry houses, meat rendering operation)? If No, go to 4.02	No	10	10		No. The adjacent land to the growing area is not a possible source of contamination to the growing area.
04.01a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 04.01
04.02	Are, or is there evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) in proximity to growing operation? If No, go to 4.03	Yes	0	10	Examples include chicken coops, dogs, horses, homes with hobby farms, wild pigs etc. Auditor must consider the maturity stage and type of crop involved. For example, pig activity around a ground level berry crop is different from a high level tree crop.	Yes. A hobby farm with horses and cattle is located on the south end of the growing area.
04.02a	Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)?	Yes	15	15		Yes. More than 400 foot buffer is maintained. Drainage ditch around corral. Animals are restrained behind a fence.
04.02b	Is there a written policy supported by visual evidence that domestic, livestock, or wild animals are not allowed in the growing area? Note: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.	Yes	10	10		Yes. A documented policy is in place not allowing animals in the growing, packaging and equipmen area.
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Field foreman and employees monitor field perimeters daily for signs of animal intrusion. Verbal confirmation from Peter Cling.
04.03	Are untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land? If No, go to 4.04	No	10	10		No. There were no untreated animal piles, composts, etc... stored or applied on adjacent lands.
04.03a	Have physical measures been taken to secure untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 04.03
04.03b	If biosolids are stored and/or applied on adjacent land, has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the biosolids meet prevailing guidelines, governmental, or local standards?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 04.03
04.04	Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05	No	10	10		No. The growing area is not situated in a high risk location.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 04.04
04.05	Is there a documented and implemented policy that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area? NOTE: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.	Yes	10	10		Yes. A documented policy is in place not allowing infants or toddler aged children in the growing area.

Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
05.01	Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No. Untreated human sewage sludge is not used.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No. Composts derived from animal materials are not used in the growing operation.
05.02a	Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.02
05.02b	Are there compost use records available for each growing area, including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.02
05.02c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (CoA) from the compost supplier(s) that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing) and does the grower have relevant letters of guarantee regarding SOP's and logs?	Yes	20	20		N/A Refer to 05.02
05.03	Are biosolids used? If No, go to 5.04. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Greens) which ban the use of biosolids, see 5.03d	No	0	0		No. Biosolids are not used in the growing operation,
05.03a	Are biosolids incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.03
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.03
05.03c	Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.03
05.03d	Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.03
05.04	Is untreated animal manure used? If No, go to 5.05. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines) which ban the use of untreated animal manures. See 5.04d	No	15	15		No. Untreated manure is not used.
05.04a	Is untreated animal manure incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.04
05.04b	Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.04
05.04c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.04
05.04d	Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.04
05.05	Are other nonsynthetic crop treatments used (e.g. compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal,"bio fertilizers")? If No, go to 5.06	Yes	0	0	Examples include but are not limited to compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal, and "bio fertilizers" that are produced from animal materials.	Yes. Pelletized chicken compost fertilizers are used.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	No	15	15		No. Non-synthetic treatments are not made to the edible portions of the crop.
05.05b	Are nonsynthetic crop treatment records available for each growing area including application records demonstrating the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Application histories for current and previous plantings were on file.
05.05c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis available from the nonsynthetic crop treatment suppliers that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing)?	Yes	20	20		Yes. Fertilizer supplier Boyer Fertilizer provided certificates from " True Organics, " the manufacture of the organic materials used in the growing operation.
05.06	Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07	No	0	0		No. Soil amendments of any kind are not used in the growing operation.
05.06a	Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.06
05.06b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) and/or letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.06
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	No	0	0	Examples of manufactured inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, chemically synthesized urea, etc.	No. Inorganic fertilizers are not used in the growing operation.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.07
05.07b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 05.07
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	Yes	3	3		Yes. There were no issues observed with fertilizer tanks stored on this farm site.

Irrigation/Water Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
06.01	Does the growing operation practice dryland farming? If No, go to 6.02.	No	0	0	This refers to crop production that relies only on direct rainfall.	No. The growing operation does not practice dryland farming.
06.01a	If the growing operation practices dryland farming, are there water systems used in the growing operation to supply for crop needs such as crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.01b	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.01d.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.01
06.02	Is the water used for the growing operation sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems? If No, go to 6.03	No	0	0	(No recommendation)	No. Water is not used from Municipal or District water pipeline systems.
06.02a	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02c.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02g	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.02
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	Yes	0	0		Yes. Water is used from wells located on the farm site.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A There is no untreated manure in proximity to the well head.
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	Yes	10	10		Yes. The well is closed and sealed to protect from cross contamination issues.
06.03c	Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Well was free of any contamination issues.
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Last well inspection are performed monthly. Records on file.
06.03e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.03g	Yes	20	20		Yes.
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Tests are conducted monthly for E-Coli and Salmonella. Testing done by I.E.H. Laboratories and Consulting Group. Last test performed on 4-8-2010. No issues were detected.
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A detailed protocol on proper water sampling was available for review.
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A detailed protocol covering corrective measures for unsuitable water testing results was available for review.
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A There have been no unsuitable or abnormal results detected.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Crops are irrigated using a drip system.
06.03k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes. Overhead sprinkler irrigation is used during the mature growing cycle.
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0		No. Crops are not flood or furrow irrigated.
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Sub irrigation is not used in the growing process.
06.04	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05	No	0	0		Yes. Water is used from a reservoir.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	Yes	15	15		Yes. There is no untreated manure in close proximity to the reservoir.
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	Yes	0	7	Animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) should not have access to the system due to the possibility of contamination occurrences.	Yes. Reservoir is not surrounded with continuous fencing.
06.04c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	Yes	10	10		Yes. The water source was free of any type of cross contamination issues.
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Reservoirs are checked monthly. Records on file.
06.04e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.04g	Yes	20	20		Yes. Testing for E-Coli and Salmonella.
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Tests are conducted monthly for E-Coli and Salmonella. Testing done by I.E.H. Laboratories and Consulting Group. Last test performed on 4-8-2010. No issues were detected.
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A detailed protocol on proper water sampling was available for review.
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A detailed protocol covering corrective measures for unsuitable water testing results was available for review.
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A There have been no unsuitable results detected.
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Crops are not irrigated with a drip system.
06.04k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes. Crops are irrigated with overhead sprinkler irrigation during the mature growing cycle.
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0		No. Crops are not furrow irrigated.
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Crops are not sub irrigated.
06.05	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06	No	0	0		No. Water is not used from open flowing water systems.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05d	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05e	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05f	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.05h	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05l	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.05
06.06	Is reclaimed water used in the growing operation? NOTE: This refers to wastewater that has gone through a treatment process. If No, go to 6.07.	No	0	0		No. Reclaimed water is not used in the growing operation.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06c	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.06e	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06i	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.06
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No. Tail water systems are not used in the growing operation.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the tail water system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07d	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07e	Are microbial tests conducted, including Generic E.coli on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.07g	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 06.07
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Anti-siphon devices are installed.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	No	0	10	Irrigation equipment that is not in use should be stored in a hygienic manner, free of pest contamination and clean. Growers should check the unused irrigation periodically to make sure that it has not become a pest harborage area or become dirty due to rains.	No. Not all portable irrigation equipment was stored off the ground surface.

Crop Protection
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
07.01	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials?	Yes	5	5		Yes. A documented policy is in place on proper procedures for the mixing and loading of crop protection chemicals.
07.01a	Is mixing, loading, or the dilution of crop protection materials performed safely and within a distance where the growing area and water sources are not affected?	N/A	0	0		N/A This activity was not observed at the time of the farm audit tour.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. A documented policy on the proper procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection chemicals was available for review.
07.02a	Is rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources are not affected?	N/A	0	0		N/A This activity was not observed at the time of the farm audit tour.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. California Pest Control Adviser, Eric Maloney, is responsible for making all crop protection decisions on the farm. License # 04863 Expiration 12-31-2011.
07.04	Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual?	Yes	15	15		Yes. California Qualified Applicator, Eric Morgan, is responsible for the supervision of all crop protection applications and responsible for the training and supervision of employees. License QAC 04863 Expiration 12-31-2010.
07.05	Does the growing operation follow a pesticide application recording program? If No, go to 7.06 If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. Monthly use reports are on file and available for review. Crop chemical histories were also available for current and previous crops.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15		Yes. PCA and PCO maintain all application records and crop histories are available on demand from a computer database.
07.06	Are crop protection materials registered in the country of use for the target crop where official registration is in place? If this question is answered Yes, skip to question 7.07. If no official registration system is utilized answer this question N/A and go to 7.06a. Where a system exists, but a crop protection chemical being used is not registered for the target crop either "in country" or by extrapolation (see 7.06a), the response to this question is No. If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. US EPA registration numbers are listed on manufacture label and noted on PCA recommendation forms.
07.06a	Does the country of production allow the use of crop protection materials that are registered for the target crop in another country, as long as the use of this material does not contravene any prevailing national and local laws in the destination country (e.g. maximum residue limit, banned lists, etc.)? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 07.06
07.07	Are crop protection applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. Crop protection applications are restricted by the guidelines established by the manufacture.
07.08	Where harvesting is restricted by pre-harvest intervals (as required on the crop protection chemical product labels, manufacturer recommendations and/or by prevailing national/ local standards) is the grower adhering to these pre-harvest interval time periods? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A This is an organic farm operation. Chemicals used do not have pre-harvest restrictions.
07.09	Are employee re-entry intervals established as required by the pesticide label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Employee reentry intervals are established by the pesticide manufacture and noted on the PCA recommendation form.
07.10	When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	N/A	0	0		N/A This activity was not observed during the farm audit tour.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	N/A	0	0		N/A This activity was not observed during the farm audit tour.
07.12	If crop protection containers are stored on the property (even temporarily), are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination and disposed of responsibly?	N/A	0	0		N/A There are no crop protection chemicals stored at this farm site. All chemicals are used at the time of application only.
07.13	Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?	N/A	0	0		N/A All applications are done by licensed commercial application company.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	Yes	10	10		Yes. An application tractor was inspected and found to be clean, well maintained and in good operational condition.

Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
08.01	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A documented policy is in place dealing with employees who appear ill or become ill while working are prohibited from having contact with food products.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A documented policy is in place not allowing employees to return to work, unless wounds and sores are properly treated and covered.
08.03	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented procedure in place requiring for all commodities that come in contact with blood to be destroyed? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. A documented policy is place that all commodities that come in contact with blood be properly destroyed.
08.04	Does the growing operation have documented and implemented policies prohibiting eating, drinking (including gum chewing) using tobacco in the growing area?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Policy is in place not allowing eating, chewing gum, or use of tobacco products in the growing area.
08.05	Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events?	Yes	15	15		Yes. A food safety training program is in place and verified with dated and signed training logs.
08.06	Are there operational toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 8.07. If this question is answered No, the audit will result in an automatic failure.	Yes	20	20		Yes.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15		Yes
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	Yes	5	5		Yes
08.06d	Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work?	Yes	2	2		Yes. Appropriate signs in English and Spanish reminding employees to wash their hands prior to returning to work were clearly posted on portable toilet facilities.
08.06e	Are the toilets maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and are there records showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Toilets were observed to be clean and in sanitary condition with service records posted on the exterior door.
08.06f	Are the catch basins of the toilets designed and maintained to prevent contamination in the field (e.g. free from leaks and cracks)?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There was no evidence of leaks or grey water underneath catch basins.
08.06g	Is there is a documented and implemented procedure for emptying the catch basin in a hygienic manner and also in a way that prevent product, packaging, equipment and water system contamination?	Yes	5	5		Yes. A documented policy with procedures on the proper disposal of waste material and cleaning of portable toilet facilities was on file and available for review.
08.07	Is there evidence of fecal contamination in proximity to the growing area or any storage areas? (This refer to a single account of human or domestic animal fecal matter and/or systematic discoveries of wild animal manure) If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No. There was no evidence of fecal contamination to the growing area.
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15		Yes. Operational hand wash facilities are an integral part of portable toilet facilities.
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes
08.08b	Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers?	Yes	0	0		Yes
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	5		Yes
08.08d	Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)?	Yes	5	5		Yes
08.08e	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy and procedure in place requiring employees to wash their hands (e.g. prior to beginning work, after breaks, after toilet use)?	Yes	10	10		Yes. A policy is in place requiring employees to wash their hands prior to beginning work, after breaks and after toilet use.
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	N/A	0	0		N/A Employees bring their own water or are provided bottled water.
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	No	0	5	There should be a first-aid kit available that is stocked with inventory (e.g. disposable gloves, bandages) and accessible for employees. All date coded materials are within expiry dates.	No. A first aid kit was inspected and some supplies were outdated.
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5		Yes Trash cans were available at the farm site.
08.12	Are there any foreign material issues observed that are or could be potential risks to the product in the growing area (e.g jewelry)?	No	5	5		No. There were no foreign material issues observed during the farm audit tour.

Food Security
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
09.01	Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Designated access roads.
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	5		Yes. No trespassing signs were not posted.
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There are restrictions placed at major entrances.
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. Well source is not surrounded with continuous fencing.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Field foreman monitor farm during daily operations. Farm house occupants monitor any suspicious activity. Verbal confirmation from Parker Jones.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5		Yes
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	N/A	0	0		N/A There are no high risk areas to monitor.
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5		Yes
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Dated and signed training logs verified that this event was taking place.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Educational material was not available.
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	N/A	0	0		N/A There are no crop protection chemicals stored at this farm site.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A Refer to 09.11
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There was no evidence of personal materials being stored or used around the harvest and packaging operation.

PrimusLabs Audit (122216) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
Customer(s)	NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC Contact:Thea Eubanks Address: P.O. Box 5999 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-784-6646 Fax Number: 831-758-7876 Email(s):jbautista@newstarfresh.com Ippolito International, LP Contact:Herman Cossio Address: 1067 Merrill St Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: (831) 240-2281 Email(s):herman.cossio@qvproduce.com Classic Salads/Classic Baby Vegetable Contact:Wolfgang Speer Address: 100 Harrington Road Salinas California 95706 United States Phone Number: 831-763-1500 Ext: 107 Email(s):wspeer@classicsalads.com
Grower(s)	ASA Farms Contact: Peter Cling Address: PO Box 58 Soledad California 93960 United States Phone Number: 831-675-2154 Email(s):pcling@bragaranch.com; mbraga@bragaranch.com
Ranch(s)	Eade San Ardo California United States
Facility(s)	Taylor Farms - Hansen Contact:Joshua Tamayo Address: 1275 Hansen Street, Salinas CA 93901 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-676-9582 Fax Number: 831-676-9502 Email(s):jtamayo@taylorfarms.com
Audit Type:	Farm/Ranch
Foreman or Contact Person (and email):	Peter Cling (pcling@bragaranch.com)
Location/City:	San Ardo
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	05/04/2010 09:00
Date Audit Finished:	05/04/2010 11:30
Commodity(ies):	Romaine Lettuce, Lettuce, Celery, Spring Mix, Spinach
Auditor:	Andy Alonzo (Sub-Contract Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	96%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	A field survey of an organic farm growing various vegetable crops. Audit scope includes a visual survey of farm operations including water sources, equipment, adjacent lands and review of required food safety files.
Audit Entered By:	Andy Alonzo
Other Auditing Personnel And Role:	N/A

Audit Scoring Summary
	Self Inspection	Score	12
		Possible Points	12
		Percent Score	100%
	Traceability	Score	15
		Possible Points	15
		Percent Score	100%
	Ground History	Score	34
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	80
		Possible Points	90
		Percent Score	89%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	108
		Possible Points	108
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	179
		Possible Points	196
		Percent Score	91%
	Crop Protection	Score	130
		Possible Points	130
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	222
		Possible Points	227
		Percent Score	98%
	Total	Score	780
		Possible Points	812
		Percent Score	96%